Top Rankings
South Lake Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,552 students in South Lake Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Lake Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,552 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
South Lake Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#708 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
923 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
59%
18%
# White Students
428 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
28%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
136
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,593 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,390
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,593
$17,461
Best South Lake Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
South Lake High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21900 East 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,552 students.
What is the rank of South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District is ranked #713 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Schools School District?
59% of South Lake Schools School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lake Schools School District?
South Lake Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Lake Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,593 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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